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Aug

Both gardeners and anyone interested in history will be welcome at the next meeting to be held on Tuesday September 27th at 7.30pm in Sutton Courtenay Village Hall.

Timothy Walker will give an illustrated talk on the Oxford Botanic Gardens, which you may have visited and which were founded in 1621. He was the Director for 28 years and is a popular speaker, lecturer, researcher, gardener and broadcaster.

Aug

First to respond was David Cannon, followed by Andy Kimbrey, Chris Holliday, John Cannon, Andy Boon and Fiona Stone

Winner - David Cannon:
The photograph in Milton matters is School Lane, because the first house on the left is where I was born, and I still live on the same plot now.

John Cannon - Prize for the most information:
School Lane – towards Home Farm
On left hand side -2 nissen huts owned by Cannons
Next Miss Cullens plot
Next 19 School Lane, now Christmas cottage.
And it's Alfred Pitson walking down lane!

Aug

Aug

31st Ride and Stride to raise money to help preserve our local churches.

Ride+Stride is a sponsored bike ride or walk in which people from all over England walk or cycle between churches, exploring and enjoying the countryside. Money raised helps to save historic churches, chapels and meeting houses for future generations.

Aug

As reported in an earlier issue, Martin Woodgett is ‘retiring’ from his involvement in Milton Matters next year. We have a few options but the main one is – who will take over the printing from Martin, and where will it be housed? – it is currently in Martin’s garage.

Aug

The 2016 village fete was very well attended, despite the weather being somewhat variable during the afternoon. Tadpole 2017 is already being planned and new for the next event – a photographic competition!

Aug

We have recently been finding food that has been thrown into the field in Pembroke Lane to feed the horses. Fortunately, they are checked on twice a day. We would ask that you refrain from feeding our horses. One of them is prone to get rather fat, which can lead to laminitis and under veterinary guidance, their food intake is monitored. It may also be something that they should not have. If you have food which you think the horses might like, please drop it off by the door at Millbrook House and we can give it to them in the right quantities.

Thank you Lisa Shoesmith and Helen Glazebrook

Aug

Extract from the draft minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 04 July 2016 at Milton Methodist Church Hall, Milton. Addtional information relating to Neighbourhood Plan and Squire Barrett Play Equipment is added as a footnote.

Aug

Vale of White Horse District Council has confirmed that it will immediately begin working towards securing the long-term future of Abingdon’s Abbey Meadow outdoor pool, alongside plans to improve the wider riverside area.